Counselling for Addiction at Changes Rehab South Africa
Our trained counsellors tailor one-on-one sessions to address each patient's unique needs, focusing on managing addiction triggers and underlying causes.
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An Addictions Counsellor provides therapy and support for individuals struggling with addictions such as alcohol, drugs, gambling, and sex. Their responsibilities include meeting with clients to discuss their problems, asking questions to understand the issues better, designing personalised programmes, providing counselling, facilitating group sessions, liaising with medical professionals, and maintaining detailed records. Effective counsellors are caring, emotionally strong, calm under pressure, good communicators, and dedicated.
Individual counselling is a proven method for combating addiction and maintaining sobriety. Addiction is a complex disease influenced by various factors. The effects of addiction are often similar, but the reasons for substance abuse differ greatly among individuals. Consequently, no single treatment approach works for everyone as Addiction treatment needs to be tailored to the individual, often involving various therapies and sometimes medication. Effective recovery requires avoiding triggers and addressing co-occurring mental health issues. There is no fixed timeline for therapy, and it often takes several months or longer, with relapse seen as a normal part of the process. Success in recovery depends on the individual’s commitment, and support from close connections is crucial. Family involvement can be beneficial, but interventions should be approached cautiously to avoid backfiring.
At Changes Rehab Centre, our addiction counsellors are crucial to our patients’ recovery. They are trained to tailor their approach to each individual’s needs through one-on-one sessions. These daily sessions focus on identifying and managing the social and internal triggers of addictive behaviour.
Many clients find it challenging to open up in group settings but feel more comfortable and secure in private sessions. We emphasise the importance of patients feeling heard and understood on a personal level during individual counselling.
To become an Addictions Counsellor, various educational paths are available. One can pursue a degree in psychology, social work, medicine, counselling, nursing, or occupational therapy, each complemented by relevant workplace experience or internships in addiction counselling. For instance, a common path involves earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology, completing honours, undertaking an internship, and passing the National Examination of the Professional Board of Psychology to become a registered counsellor.
Counsellors help recovering addicts address the root causes of their addiction and teach coping strategies for dealing with these underlying issues. Our counsellors use integrated approaches such as The Matrix Model and cognitive-behavioural theories to provide effective treatment. All addictions are linked to various psychological or behavioural irregularities, often stemming from low self-esteem, inner turmoil, and dysfunctional environments. Changes Rehab’s addiction counsellors help clients recognise and address these issues, offering tailored strategies for recovery. Our programme focuses on treating underlying traumas, which in turn alleviates addictive behaviours. Clients can maintain their daily routines and stay connected with family while receiving effective treatment. Our team, specialising in anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction, ensures comprehensive care.
Individual counselling at Changes Rehab has consistently proven to be effective in helping many addicts and alcoholics achieve and maintain sobriety. For confidential information, please contact us.
Sheryl Rahme
Founder & Director
Head of Treatment for Primary Care
Gareth Carter
Director
Internationally Qualified Counsellor
Kate Saxton
Group Practice Director
Counselling Psychologist
Dr. Thea van der Merwe
Resident Psychiatrist
Dr. Rajesh Bhoola
Group Medical Practitioner
Lolly Kikine
Occupational Therapist
Christianne Jones
Counselling Psychologist
Carmen Du Toit
Head of Treatment at River Manor
Skye Warrener
Addictions Counsellor
Melissa Adendorff
Registered Counsellor
Otsile Ramarumo
Recovery Assistant
Brian Muhumuza
Addictions Counsellor
Ingrid Ter Horst
Recovery Assistant
Dominique Roussouw
Social Worker
Bruce Hesom
Intake Coordinator
JP Le Roux
Recovery Assistant
